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"High Risk Areas
Those areas we have identified as highest risk for human trafficking or forced labor are the factories in our international supply chain. Often, we source materials or production in countries which seek economic development through foreign trade or investment in manufacturing (for example China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Guatemala). We take proactive steps to ensure that we are working with the most responsible vendors, factories, and mills, in order to combat forced labor and human trafficking."
"Country Risks
The Company aims to not source from countries with known histories of forced labor or human trafficking. For example, the Company has a policy against using Uzbek and Turkmen cotton. We prohibit the use of cotton sourced from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and textiles produced using Uzbek or Turkmen cotton. We also exclude sourcing any products from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan."
"Sector Risks
As a member of the apparel, personal care, and accessories sectors, Abercrombie has taken special care to monitor human rights risks associated with our product lifecycle. For our company and others in our sector(s), that risk is greatest at the international factory stage."